With Rockaway in full-throttle summertime mode, make The RT’s Good Times page your ultimate neighborhood guide to live music, arts and more! Plus, this week’s tip! Next Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15—don’t miss Pilot House’s free FIFA World Cup semifinals screenings—chockfull of activities for the entire family!
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, July 9
5 p.m.
Hit up The Wharf for a sweet acoustic jam with Frank Persico.
416 Beach 116th Street
THURSDAY, July 9
7 p.m.
Bid a festive “Dia duit” to the weekend with Irish indie pop artist, Lauren Craig, at Adrienne’s!
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
THURSDAY, July 9
9:30 p.m. to close
Don’t miss Jamo’s Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Matt Finley!
421 Beach 129th Street
THURSDAY, July 9
Lap up sunset and NYC skyline views with crowned coastal country princess, Lauren Jaimes at Kennedy’s. For showtime and reservations, call: (718) 945-0202.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, July 10
5 p.m.
Giddy up for a sunset music session at The Wharf with the acoustic pop-rock sounds of Joe Gunning.
416 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, July 10
6 p.m.
Hit the boards for a dance fest with Big Squid at Caracas.
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, July 10
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Unplug the work week with Anthem—full band electric at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
FRIDAY, July 10
7 p.m.
Levy & Co. ushers in sweet rock ’n’ roll at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, July 10
7 p.m.
Board the weekend fun train with DJ Louie Mole at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, July 10
7 p.m.
Bungie serves up a double header! First up, Poppa Lou with special guest, Danny Mulvanerty; followed by DJ Mouse.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, July 10
8 p.m.
High-energy acoustic rock ’n’ roll band, Camp Tunes, makes their debut at Jameson’s.
421 Beach 129th Street
SATURDAY, July 11
6 p.m.
Encore! Back at The Wharf is Mark Campanale of Camp Tunes.
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, July 11
6 p.m.
Yee haw! Blazing saddles into Rhythms On The Rock is a high-octane show from Country Fire.
112-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, July 11
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, returns to Tap That with an electric show.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
SATURDAY, July 11
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar serves up a Brazilian acoustic treat with Zuike, followed by DJ Joe J.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, July 11
7 p.m.
DJ Rob Pisani gets the bayside party poppin’ at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, July 12
1 p.m. / 4 p.m.
Every Sunday, wine and dine at Adrienne’s with sweet acoustic tunes from Evan Kuriga, followed by DJs At Work.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, July 12
2:30 p.m./ 5:30 p.m.
Similan On The Bay sweetens your Sunday with first up, Chris Tedesco on violin, followed by Japanese jazz pianist/vocalist, Miho Nobuzane.
375 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 12
4 p.m.
On the hunt for awesome Jamaica Bay views, good food, plus cold brews? Look no further than Bungalow as Kevin’s Band serves up the tunes.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, July 12
5 p.m.
Join The Sugar Bowl in continuing the Breezy mainstay’s sweet 50th anniversary celebration with Magic Bones.
15 Bedford Avenue, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, July 12
5 p.m.
Calling all Dead Heads! Bask in Rainbow Spirals’ Grateful Dead jam at Connolly’s.
155 Beach 95th Street
SUNDAY, July 12
5 p.m.
Beat the heat on the bay at The Wharf with Irish indie pop sensation, Lauren Craig.
416 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, July 12
6 p.m.
Head uptown to Callie’s as Squid Squad delivers a squidalious neighborhood uptown jam.
410 Beach 129th Street
SUNDAY, July 12
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Breezy’s all-female retro rock and pop powerhouse, The Pointers, electrifies The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, July 12
11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Celebrate summer Sundays at Blarney 2.0 with DJ Combat.
202-24 Rockaway Point Blvd, Breezy Point
MONDAY, July 13
6 p.m.
Velvet neo-soul singer Taylor Williams gets your work week on at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
MONDAY, July 13
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bobby Butler, Jenna Baker and Danny Mulvanerty of Indaculture continue their summer Monday night residency at The BayHouse.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
TUESDAY, July 14
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lookin’ for good music, chased with bay-rrific vibes? Look no further than The BayHouse headlining Danny Riordan.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
CONNOLLY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every TUESDAY!
8 p.m.
Mike drop! Head to Connolly’s for Connollystock, the tour de force of open mic nights hosted by Professa Squid.
155 Beach 95th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Skip the massive stadium crowds! Head to The Rockaway Hotel for an outdoor oceanside concert headlining a diverse lineup of bands. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
This weekend’s lineup:
SATURDAY, July 11, 6 p.m.: The Heavy Heavy’s merge ‘60s sounds with the pop-rock sensibilities of Fleetwood Mac and the bluesy guitars of The Rolling Stones. Tickets: $38.11
SUNDAY, July 12, 6 p.m.: Prolific Brazilian singer/songwriter Marcos Valle takes the stage fusing traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz, soul, funk, boogie and rock. Tickets: $55.62.
WATCH GAA FOOTBALL
SEMIFINALS AT ROGERS
SATURDAY, July 11, 1 p.m. & SUNDAY, July 12, 11 a.m.
What better local spot to watch the semifinals of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) football matches than at Rockaway’s oldest Irish pub—Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
PILOT HOUSE OFFICIAL WORLD CUP PARTY ZONE
FOR SEMIFINALS
TUESDAY, July 14 &
WEDNESDAY, July 15
Fútbol aficionados! With only eight teams left in the FIFA World Cup semifinals, you can see it all at Pilot House with fans from around the world. The local sports bar has been designated as an official watch zone for fans in southeast Queens. So, giddy up for free outdoor community screenings on a colossal screen; plus—face painting for children; outdoor lawn games, including soccer for kids to play; free ice pops from Rockaway Beach-based CitySticks; giveaways from World Cup official beer sponsors Stella Artois and Michelob Ultra; and more! Plus, if you’re lucky, score the official Queens borough World Cup tumbler with purchase of a wing special. Also, on Tuesday, DJ Mouse fires up the World Cup fiesta! For more info, visit: pilothouse_ny on Instagram.
190 Beach 69th Street
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